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7 Powerful Types of Recognition That Boost Employee Engagement

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TL;DR

The Impact of Employee Recognition on Engagement & Retention

What Types of Recognition Do Employees Value the Most?

Statistic: 52.5% of employees want public recognition from their direct manager

The 5 Key Categories of Employee Recognition

Public vs. Private Recognition

Verbal vs. Written Recognition

Monetary vs. Non-Monetary Recognition

Statistic: Only 7% of employees find financial compensation to be the top motivator for engagement.

Individual vs. Team Recognition

Formal vs. Informal Recognition

7 Actionable Ways to Recognize Employees

Informal Recognition via Shout-Outs in Meetings

Formal Recognition via Quarterly Awards Ceremonies

Social Recognition via a Peer-to-Peer Program

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Monetary Recognition via Instant Spot Bonuses or Profit Sharing

Milestone Recognition via Personalized Celebrations

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Structured Recognition via Certification & Learning Awards

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Team Recognition via Retreats or Group Dinners

Building a Sustainable Employee Recognition Program

When to Give Recognition?

How to Give Recognition Effectively?

Who Should Be Involved in Employee Recognition?

Wrapping Up – Recognition Strategies That Drive Performance & Retention

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